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4 Marlow Court, Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7XJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 4 Marlow Court

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Marlow Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 7XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 62 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 61–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in May 2004. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 sits 64.3% above the 2004 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 24.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Sept 2010
Low Energy Lighting
80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2024from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD60toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Marlow Court, Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Marlow Court has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

41 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.1% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£140,000

Growth on file: 16.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 May 2004Most recent

    £140,000

    +185.7%over 7 years

  2. 23 April 1997

    £49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7XJ: £129,000 (2010–2002).

On the street

Versus other Tilehurst Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4 Marlow Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,258

Street avg £2,228

Below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Marlow Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£239k

1 Bedford Road

RG1 7EU

2 bed2 bath
£220k

1 Branksome Court, Prospect Street

RG1 7XR

2 bed
£218k

1 Lion Court, Great Knollys Street

RG1 7HD

2 bed2 bath
£218k

1 Chancery Mews, Russell Street

RG1 7XW

1 bed1 bath
£256k

1 Lorne Street

RG1 7YW

1 bed1 bath
£157k

1 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street

RG1 7ST

1 bed1 bath
£148k

1 Alexander Court, Baker Street

RG1 7XZ

1 bed1 bath
£385k

1 Goldsmid Road

RG1 7YB

4 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Reading district page.
Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Russell Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 7XJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 7XJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7XJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Marlow Court, Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7XJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.